Tree Climber - IMMEDIATELY HIRING!

About the role

Join the founding team of Joshua Tree Experts in North Chicago as an experienced Tree Climber. Work in upscale neighborhoods with mature trees and discerning homeowners who value professional tree care. This role offers career growth, performance-based rewards, and the opportunity to establish the premier tree care service in the area.

• Founding team member of a new territory with tremendous growth potential
• Premium clientele who value expert craftsmanship and professional service
• Career advancement path into crew leadership roles as we expand
• Performance-based rewards including gear upgrades and commission opportunities
• Established franchise support with proven systems and training

Responsibilities

• Perform expert tree climbing for removals, pruning, and preservation work
• Communicate effectively with crew leader and team members
• Maintain professional image and represent JTE's premium brand standards
• Provide excellent customer service and build rapport with homeowners
• Delegate work to ground crew and ensure safe operations
• Maintain assigned equipment and climbing gear to company standards
• Follow comprehensive safety protocols and ANSI standards
• Identify and communicate upselling opportunities to crew leader
• Work minimum 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities
• Understand and operate aerial lift equipment as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years professional tree climbing experience
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• ISA Certification preferred but not required
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
• Commitment to safety and following established protocols
• Physical ability to perform demanding climbing work
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to train others

Benefits

• Safety-first culture with comprehensive training and support
• Career advancement opportunities with a clear path to crew leadership
• Performance incentives including upgraded climbing gear for 5-star reviews
• Commission opportunities on additional services you help identify and sell
• Profit sharing program for loyal team members with vesting schedule
• Paid training and education including industry certifications
• Work/life balance with consistent full-time hours
• Year-round employment in extended growing season
• PTO
• Comprehensive benefits package

About Joshua Tree Experts

Joshua Tree Experts is a rapidly expanding franchise system focused on providing premium tree care, plant health care, and integrated property services. Our territory serves some of Chicagoland's most beautiful and fastest-growing communities, where homeowners invest in professional services to maintain and enhance their properties. We believe our success depends on our team's success, offering comprehensive training, clear advancement paths, performance-based incentives, and profit sharing that rewards loyalty and excellence.